I have lost faith in 8bitdo. My 2 sn30 controllers are giving me weird dpad input. Playing fighting games with it can be annoying as some directional input donr register properly. Too bad cause I was about to order the sn30 pro but I have heard that the dpad is the same.
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8Bitdo SF30/SN30 Pro Controller
- Thread starter chanunnaki
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I spent some more time with this and I think I'm going to return it. I tried playing Super Mario World with it, and I randomly duck. In Contra III, sometimes I can't shoot straight down while jumping or end up aiming diagonally and jumping while trying to drop down a platform. I walk to the sides in games where you press up to go in a door and stuff, like in Hollow Knight. I love the look of the controller and it feels pretty good, but I'm really disappointed with this d-pad. That's what I bought it for.
He'll with it. Just buy some cherry mx mechanical keyboard buttons next time sony and Nintendo. Tired of replacing dpads
Honestly I would call it serviceable, it's not bad but also not good, for example playing Mario Kart 8 with rumble on my SF30 Pro made my fingers numb the first time because that game is always rumbling and it's a soft kind of rumbling. This might be though since the game sends HD rumble commands while the controller doesn't support it.
Whelp. Gonna sell off the 8bitdo's then.
Wake from sleep is crucial. It's still finnicky getting the 8bitdo's to pair, after all this time.
Hmm odd, which 8bitdo controller do you have? My SF30 Pro pairs flawlessly with my Switch, PC, my Macbook and my Android test-phone and I frequently switch between different PCs with it and it always pairs instantly. But yeah the lack of wake-from-sleep on the Switch's side is annoying :/
The issue is that I have to do a bunch of bullshit with another controller going to the controllers page and then holding buttons for 3 seconds - 3 minutes depending on the pad's mood.
Even if it connect fast, the fact that I even have to connect it is shitty. It needs to just work. Wake Switch from sleep, always stay connected to Switch. I want something to just be a normal pro controller, without all the fuckery.
Yep.
https://www.amazon.com/PowerA-Wireless-Controller-Nintendo-Switch-GameCube/dp/B07GXLBCC3
Sounds almost like you have a faulty pad, I never had any issues like that, my SF 30 Pro works like a Pro Controller minus the wake-up. Did you check if the controller has a firmware update?
It doesn't though, because you first have to connect it using the "change controller order" screen.
Like, "minus the wake up" is precisely the thing that makes this not work like a Pro controller.
Oh I think I know what your issue is now, the wake-up part. They way I do it, I just press the power-button on my docked Switch for 2 seconds so it wakes up and then press start on the controller, it instantly auto-connects without further ado.
Has anyone else been really disappointed with their SF30 (the first generation) controllers? - after six months of moderate use the dpad on mine has become loose and audibly rattles and shifts during gameplay. My second controller has had far less use but is already showing the same signs of wear.
I've bitten the bullet and instead ordered 2 of their wireless conversion kits for my SNES classic controllers, I did the same with my NES classic and I've been pretty happy as they're the perfect mix of wireless and OEM build quality.
I've bitten the bullet and instead ordered 2 of their wireless conversion kits for my SNES classic controllers, I did the same with my NES classic and I've been pretty happy as they're the perfect mix of wireless and OEM build quality.
I have SF30 and SF30 Pro and I have been super satisfied on their D Pads but there are tons of unhappy people so I guess there is something finicky. According to Lon Seidman the newest SN30's Dpad is finally much improved so I guess 8 Bitdo is really listening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWBEqlCMGpE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWBEqlCMGpE
The pad still works reasonably well it's more of a tactile problem - I have 30 year old Super Famicom pads that feel more solid.
Anyway I'm looking forward to getting the conversion kits in; I've been using my NES classic controllers on my AV Famicom and they've been fantastic.
Well, after evangelizing the controller for ages (and also not using it for a while) my SF30 Pro won't even turn on.
It charges, I can update the firmware, but it flat out won't turn on. Not sure what to do at this point.
Edit: ah whoops I'm an idiot, looking at the wrong LEDs.
It charges, I can update the firmware, but it flat out won't turn on. Not sure what to do at this point.
Edit: ah whoops I'm an idiot, looking at the wrong LEDs.
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Firmware 1.30 for the SN30 Pro is out, for both the old and new design.
Can anyone confirm the latency problem when using the SN30 Pro combined with Joy-Con has been fixed. If so I might buy them again (had the old SN &SF30 Pro with the SNES and Super Famicom design).
Can anyone confirm the latency problem when using the SN30 Pro combined with Joy-Con has been fixed. If so I might buy them again (had the old SN &SF30 Pro with the SNES and Super Famicom design).
I've been considering buying one of these and pairing it with a retropie. Is there a better option?
I'm still super scared updating my SF30 Pro, it's working fine and I heard of so many horror-stories upgrading the firmware.
Yeah I love my Pro too but alright I guess I'll update since I heard some past updated helped with vibrations on the Switch and they are pretty bad for me. It's fine on PC though and I never had issues otherwise.
I tried to update mine on a Mac recently and couldn't do it. The instructions they gave didn't match what I was seeing in my menus and I couldn't manage to make anything happen. I felt quite dumb. Anyone using a Mac to update?
Yes, just download the update tool. Open it. Connect the SN30 pro via usb c while pressing both L + R. This way the controller enters update mode (red led close to the usb connector is blinking).
Worked flawless for me.
Worked flawless for me.
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Finally got these. Only about a year late, but when I heard they were EOL'ed, I made it my business to get them.
They feel GREAT.
Still the diagonals are too sensitive. I stopped messing around with tape and ordered 2 original SNES controller. Hope by replacing the dpad + conductor will fix it (like some videos are claiming).
The old version furthermore had worse plastic on the analoque sticks, which wear off quite fast, but I like the colors and diagonal Start Select buttons.
The old version furthermore had worse plastic on the analoque sticks, which wear off quite fast, but I like the colors and diagonal Start Select buttons.
Oh so there's been an update to 1.30 since february?
The DPad on mine is good, the only problem I noticed is the latency the more Controllers you have connected to the Switch. (Wired on PC theres obviously no problem).
Gonna try the update.
If it doesn't fix anything then oh well
Atleast it's a good controller in single player.
The DPad on mine is good, the only problem I noticed is the latency the more Controllers you have connected to the Switch. (Wired on PC theres obviously no problem).
Gonna try the update.
If it doesn't fix anything then oh well
Atleast it's a good controller in single player.
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Finally got these. Only about a year late, but when I heard they were EOL'ed, I made it my business to get them.
They feel GREAT.
Enjoy, I love mine too! :D
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They were pretty much replaced with these (much uglier) versions:
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After playing with them extensively today, I would have to agree that the diagonals are a little overly sensitive. The dpad is also raised ~1mm higher than the original, which is noticeable when playing, this might be contributing to the different feel and sensitivity. I'm not really complaining though, still love it and can get used to it for sure. It might be annoying after some more time with it, we'll see.
I got rid of my SN30 Pro. It has a great design but the dpad got creaky and wasn't really reliable. And the dpad was the entire reason I got one of these.
Are they ever going to update this design? Everything else about this controller was perfect.
Are they ever going to update this design? Everything else about this controller was perfect.
Wait. I'm confused when it comes to thier current and past model numbers. What's thier best and most recent pro controller equivalent right now?They were pretty much replaced with these (much uglier) versions:
What's going on with thier D-Pads? That's like the main reason I'd be interested in getting one of these since Pro Controller D-Pads apparently have problems.
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The just basically have these now (Designated "PRO):
And then there's these three (Designated "Pro +"):
These are all the pads with analog sticks, and yeah, I find it all pretty confusing too.
Here's the link, you can see them all yourself: http://www.8bitdo.com/#Products
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anybody still want these controllers with the Famicom/EU SNES coloured buttons should check out EBay. Stocks are running very low on all the stockists. I dunno if 8BitDo are actually still making these to sell on grey channels. I read a few months back that they were taken off the market to avoid any potential disputes with Nintendo. Just a heads up.
I went from very interested to reading some of the issues on this page and...I guess it's not worth it, then. Shame.
D-pad on my SF30 pro stopped being an issue once I opened it and put some hole reinforcers over the contacts. The reason why they can be so unreliable with diagonals is because the contacts are a little bigger than they should be.
I remember seeing a vid on that, but I thought the issue was something what was fixed in one of their newer versions?
They were pretty much replaced with these (much uglier) versions:
Major downgrade.
I ditched mine for the same reason, but if you can live without the analog sticks the 8bitdo DIY kits in an SNES Classic controller are fantastic, comparing them side to side throws the dpad of the SN30 into harsh relief.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks they all look disgusting.
